Much-awaited Supreme Court verdict dated 19.04.2017 on Babri case, directing time-bound trial against several top BJP leaders has definitely an instant impact that some of BJP veterans whose names were in circulation for next President of India, will be out of the election-race.
It is time that the ruling BJP may now declare its candidates for posts of President and Vice President in a manner that consensus may be achieved from opposition camps also for these two highest posts of the nation, apart from getting public-reaction on such floated names. Even if BJP wishes to take advantage of its majority votes which are only a few less than half-way mark, then also declaring its candidates may gain support from its like-minded allies like Shiv Sena. Example is bold step to make Yogi Adityanath as Chief Minister of UP.
However elections for posts of President and Vice President should be ensured to be simultaneous, with Vice President Mohammed Hamid Ansari serving as acting President for few days after retirement of President Pranab Mukerji.
SUBHASH CHANDRA AGRAWAL